ZMT - Leibniz Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung
ZMT scientist Dr Estradivari to bring global perspective to EU discussion on the future of marine research
25/06/2026 | How can marine science better serve society and strengthen the resilience of coastal regions by 2035? This question will be at the heart of the discussion evening "Horizon 2035 – Advancing Marine Science for Society and the Resilience of Coastal...
ZMT celebrates 35 years of tropical coastal research – series of talks at the Haus der Wissenschaft in Bremen
04/06/2026 | In 2026, ZMT will celebrate its 35th anniversary – a milestone that honours the institute's long tradition and commitment to the protection of tropical coastal regions. To mark the start of the anniversary year, a public lecture series starts at...
10 Years of CAMPUS AWARD: Sustainable Initiatives from the Academic Community
This year, the “CAMPUS AWARD: Research for a Sustainable Future” honors one dissertation and one master’s thesis. Shadi Attarha and Lana Draghinazzi have impressed the jury with their innovative approaches to sustainable solutions for ecological...
Coral reefs around Hainan under pressure: local pressures intensify the effects of climate change – integrated land-sea management can help
The ongoing loss of coral reefs in the northern South China Sea is the result of a complex interplay of global and local factors. An international long-term study, published in Nature Communications, shows that whilst climate change sets the...
Drinking water near coasts under threat worldwide: Study shows how the salinization of groundwater due to over-abstraction and rising sea levels is becoming a global problem
20/04/2026 | Coastal groundwater is a key source of drinking water in many regions of the world. However, it is threatened by over-abstraction and the potential for salinization. Rising sea levels are further exacerbating the situation. This is demonstrated by...
ZMT becomes official supporter of the “All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance” | Global AAORIA forum in Brazil
09/04/2026 | The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) has joined the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) as an official supporter, strengthening its role in international ocean science diplomacy ahead of the Alliance’s 2026...
From individual offices to a new working culture: Try out silent boxes and multi-space areas to see how they work for you
09/04/2026 | Something is happening at the ZMT building on Fahrenheitstraße 6. Anyone entering the foyer through the main entrance will immediately notice a large black box with long windows, a table and two benches inside. Inside, there is room for four people to...
Marine heatwaves and coral bleaching: Why some reefs recover faster than others
26/03/2026 | Climate-driven disturbances such as marine heatwaves are rapidly reducing coral cover and degrading reef ecosystems worldwide. Using a mathematical model, a research team led by Subhendu Chakraborty at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine...
New ZMT study: The role of biodiversity in the resilience of mangrove forests
12/03/2026 | Mangrove forests protect tropical coasts from storms. They store large amounts of carbon and are valuable habitats for plants and animals – for example, as nurseries and habitat for fish and crabs. For local people, they provide wood and plant...
Mourning ZMT staff member Dr Christiane Schnack
11/03/2026 | The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) mourns the loss of its former colleague Dr Christiane Schnack, who passed away on 2 March 2026 at the age of 75. Historian Christiane Schnack was one of the first employees at the institute who...